BASED Definition & Meaning

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[beyst]

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adjective

having a specified object or material as its base or foundation or as its primary constituent (often used in combination).
Our house was one of the three stone-based houses of that era, built by my maternal grandfather.
established, grounded, or focused on a specified principle or belief, fact, method, etc. (often used in combination).
It’s a culturally based phys ed curriculum that uses Indian traditions and values to teach healthy lifestyle habits.
There are a number of promising evidence-based treatment modalities to address depression.
having a specified place as its primary location or headquarters; stationed or situated (often used in combination).
A centrally based Houston media agency is looking for a Digital Account Manager to help with a key communications client.
The Chicago-based HIV/AIDS organization provides housing, healthcare, and substance abuse programs for its clients.
having a specified origin or source (often used in combination).
They want to replace animal-based foods with plant-based milks and vegetable protein.
Slang.��true to one’s self or secure in one’s beliefs regardless of what others think, especially when those beliefs fall outside of the mainstream.
Her presentation was so based—did you see the teacher's expression? Priceless!

interjection

Slang.

(used to express approval or respect, especially in response to a social media post).
Based. At least somebody shows some spine on this forum.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of base.

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

unbased adjective
well-based adjective

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of based¹

First recorded in 1610–20; base ¹ ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

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There will also be an interactive experience based on pirate series “One Piece,” where visitors can dodge villains to reach the Devil Fruit.

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The new maternity hospital, which is based in the grounds of the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast, is already 10 years behind schedule and has cost £97m so far.

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Monaghan and Lyons Jnr were connected to the Lyons family, a major organised crime group based in the west of Scotland.

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“People will lose their jobs. Businesses will close,” said Stuart Waldman, president of the Valley Industry and Commerce Assn., which is based in the San Fernando Valley.

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Added to that is the growing amount of consumers’ attention taken up by TikTok, YouTube and video games, including from San Mateo, Calif.-based Roblox.

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base component base estate

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